'Her light shone bright in this world': Family remembers Mass. teen killed in crash
A 13-year-old girl from Marblehead who died in a recent crash was someone who cared about others and "a gentle soul," her obituary read.
Savanah Gatchell died on Aug. 29 after an early morning car crash in the area of 353 Atlantic Ave. Gatchell had life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Born Nov. 5, 2011, in Salem, Gatchell attended Marblehead Veterans Middle School and was about to enter the eighth grade, her family wrote. When in school, she "spent her time hanging out with friends and playing volleyball."
"She was compassionate and kind to those around her," the obituary read. "Truly her light shone bright in this world. Savanah was always looking out for those she cared most about. She enjoyed being with her family, friends and pets. Savanah had a natural gift for creative expression through art and fashion. She also greatly enjoyed cooking and baking, as well as tending to her cat, Tilly and best K-9 pal, Sadie."
Gatchell's death "was sudden and much sooner than" her family expected, and "will be missed beyond words that can be spoken, but we know we will see each other again at the appointed time," her obituary read.
The family will hold visitation hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at Eustis & Cornell Funeral Home at 142 Elm St. in Marblehead. Her funeral Mass will be the next day at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave. Gatchell's burial will be private.
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